DeKalb Preparatory Academy

Governing Board

Regular Meeting - Tuesday March 25th, 2025 @6:30 PM

Meeting Minutes

Attendance Summary

Name Status Arrival Time Departure Time
Ms. KathyAnn Young present chair On Time At Adjournment
Ms. Suzette Arnold not present vice-chair
Mrs. Janelle Wilhite not present Treasurer
Ms. Bridget Robinson present secretary On Time At Adjournment
Mrs. Roberta Walker present member On Time At Adjournment
Mrs. Wanda McKay present member On Time At Adjournment
Dr. Lenise Bostic present ex-officio On Time At Adjournment

Welcome and Call to Order

The meeting was called to order and a quorum ascertained at 6:38 p.m.

Approval of Agenda

Discussion regarding amending the agenda to have Approval of the Minutes before Executive Session and the Head of Schools Report after the Executive Session.

Motion to make recommended changes to the agenda.

By: Ms. Bridget Robinson Seconded by: Mrs. Roberta Walker

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

APPROVAL OF AMENDED AGENDA

Motion to approve the amended agenda

By: Mrs. Roberta Walker Seconded by: Mrs. Wanda McKay

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Approval of Minutes from Feb 25, 2025 and March 11, 2025

Motion to approve the minutes from the February 25, 2025 Governing Board meeting

By: Mrs. Roberta Walker Seconded by: Ms. Bridget Robinson

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Motion to approve the minutes from the Emergency Called Board meeting on March 11, 2025

By: Mrs. Roberta Walker Seconded by: Ms. Bridget Robinson

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Executive Session

Motion to move to Executive Session to discuss personnel matters at 6:41 p.m.

By: Ms. Bridget Robinson Seconded by: Mrs. Roberta Walker

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Motion to return from Executive Session and return to the regular meeting at 8:14 p.m.

By: Ms. Bridget Robinson Seconded by: Mrs. Roberta Walker

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Head of Schools' report

Dr. Bostic presented the Head of Schools which included Employee of the Month for February (Ms. Atkins and Ms. Lewis) and March (Rhomeika Murphy).


February and March included the Father-Daughter dance, Mother-Son dance and Muffins with Moms and Read Across America. Upcoming April field trips include: World of Coca-Cola, Museum of Illusion, Beta Club trip to Tennessee, and Southern Bell.


Enrollment is currently at 500. The grade level breakdown follows:

Kindergarten 59

1st Grade 51

2nd Grade 47

3rd Grade 55

4th Grade 51

5th Grade 52

6th Grade 58

7th Grade 67

8th Grade 60


Operational and Informational Technology updates were also highlighted.


Motion to accept the Head of Schools Report

By: Ms. Bridget Robinson Seconded by: Mrs. Roberta Walker

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Academic committee report

The Academic Committee met and discussed the 2025-26 Academic Calendar recommendations from the school. Dr. Merritt, Ms. Owens, and Mr. Brown presented two options: a 180-day calendar and a 192-day calendar. The discussion was informed by the following data:

  • DPA student attendance data
  • Number of calendar days and pay scales for all DCSD charter schools
  • CCRPI data from 2018, 2019, and 2024 for all DCSD charter schools and area elementary and middle schools
  • Problem of Practice artifact

Board members will review the information and continue discussions at the next board meeting.

Finance Committee Report

There was no Finance Committee held in February.


Ms. Lee reviewed the February 2025 Financials and answered all board members' questions.

Governance committee report

The Governance Committee met and discussed the 2025-26 Academic Calendar recommendations from the school. Discussion centered around the types of data, articles, and artifacts to share with the board for their consideration when approving next year's academic calendar.

Development committee report

Development Committee met and discussed that due to the political climate, there is uncertainty about the status of the grants that have been submitted and future grants being considered for approval. Also, a determination was made that the Internet Updates will not be a standing item on the Development Committee Agenda.

Public comment

There were no public comments.

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:57 pm

Motion to adjourn

By: Ms. Bridget Robinson Seconded by: Mrs. Roberta Walker

There was no notable discussion on the motion.

Motion to adjourn the meeting at

By: Mrs. Roberta Walker Seconded by: Mrs. Wanda McKay

There was no notable discussion on the motion.